A wildly popular Cubs-centric look at baseball’s past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow along as wereview select scenes from the rich tapestry of Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball history.
Not much happening on this date — we’ll probably switch to an essay form going into the postseason.
Today in baseball history:
- 1941 - Charlie Root, best known for giving up Babe Ruth’s ‘called’ home run, becomes the first pitcher to win 200 games in a Cubs uniform.